The theme of dystopia is evident in our world with the continuous acts of violence in war, the increase in poverty rates, and the negativity in social media. All of these aspects can be perceived to be positive but when truly examined from an honest perspective, one can fully realise their detrimental implications.

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Michelle Heron (b.1980) is an urban landscape painter from Norfolk, England but spent many years living in London before finally settling in Italy. Working in acrylic she is known primarily for her paintings that immortalise the many threatened independent shops that make our high streets what they are.